Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes

This Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes recipe is a one pan meal that results in deliciously flavourful chicken and fluffy yet crisp potatoes.

The flavours in this Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes are reminiscent of a souvlaki dinner, however the cooking method couldn’t be more different. This delicious one pan wonder was inspired by an Indian traybake recipe by the incomparable Nigella Lawson. Although it takes some preparation and preplanning, all the ingredients in this tasty meal bake in one dish simultaneously in an hour making it a beautifully simple weekend meal.

This Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes was created using ingredients I I always have in my kitchen. It’s very simple to put together, and uses minimal equipment to prepare. The key to this delicious meal is allowing sufficient time to marinate the chicken. If given enough time in the fridge, the chicken becomes beautifully flavourful. The minty oregano marries beautifully with the tangy yogurt, bright lemon, and zesty garlic. By baking the entire dish in a single tray, the chicken cooks in it’s own juices, keeping it incredibly moist. The potatoes are crisp on the outside, while staying fluffy and soft on the inside. The result is a perfectly cooked meal served in one pan on your table within an hour.

TOTAL TIME

• Preparation Time – 10 minutes
• Cooking Time – 1 hour plus 1 hour marinating time
• Total Time – 2 hour 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS FOR GREEK CHICKEN MARINADE WITH POTATOES

All the ingredients for this delicious Chicken are easy to source from any local grocer.

Greek Chicken

• 6 Chicken Thighs
• 1 cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 tsp Oregano, minced
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves Garlic

Roasted Potatoes

• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Water

WHAT KIND OF PAN SHOULD I USE?

I would recommend using a large rimmed baking sheet for this dish. Normally I roast potatoes in stoneware, but this meal needs to be spread out in a shallow pan to allow the potatoes and chicken to spread out.

CAN I MAKE THIS FASTER?

By giving your chicken ample time to marinate in the fridge you are not only infusing it with flavour, but also ensuring it will be beautifully moist. I would not suggest skipping this step.

WHAT KIND OF YOGURT SHOULD I USE?

Any brand of plain, unsweetened yogurt will work in this recipe.

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

CAN I SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER MEAT FOR CHICKEN?

This recipe would work with turkey breast as an alternative to chicken.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE CHICKEN BREASTS FOR CHICKEN THIGHS?

If you’d prefer, you could substitute chicken breasts for thighs in this recipe. I prefer using thighs because they have more flavour, and stay juicier.

CAN I USE BONE IN, SKIN ON CHICKEN THIGHS?

If you’d prefer, you could substitute bone in, skin on thighs in this dish. They may take longer to cook, so just ensure your juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 165 F.

CAN I USE PREPACKAGED LEMON JUICE INSTEAD OF FRESH LEMON?

Prepackaged lemon juice is convenient, but I don’t tend to buy it. It won’t ruin this recipe, but it would affect the taste. This recipe relies on fresh lemon flavour so I would suggest using it if at all possible.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE DRIED OREGANO FOR FRESH?

You could use dried oregano if you are unable to get fresh, but the result won’t be as tasty. Fresh herbs are always more flavourful.

EQUIPMENT FOR GREEK CHICKEN MARINADE WITH POTATOES

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Below is a list of the main equipment/kitchen tools needed to make this delicious Greek chicken marinade:

• Ziplock Bag

• Kitchen Knife – Zwilling J.A. Henkel Kitchen Knife a good kitchen knife is a necessary tool for any home cook. Quality and price point varies widely. This is what I use at home. It’s a perfectly decent knife, while still being very affordable.

• Cutting Board

• Baking Sheets – These Nordic Ware baking sheets are the best baking sheets I’ve ever owned. I’ve purchased expensive baking sheets by big brand names, but these reasonably priced pans are far superior. They are lightweight, clean easily, cook evenly, and never warp. I can’t recommend these highly enough.

• Parchment Paper – I highly recommend lining your pan with parchment paper as it makes cleanup from your delicious meal much easier.

COOKING DIRECTIONS FOR GREEK CHICKEN MARINADE

This Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes is as simple as it is delicious as long as you follow a few important tips:

1. Marinate your chicken for at least one hour to ensure lots of flavour.
2. Use fresh lemon and oregano.
3. Peel the potatoes to ensure they absorb the juices in the oven and cook up fluffy inside.

MAKE AHEAD STORAGE

You can marinate your chicken several hours in advance if you’d like to save time when you cook this meal.

The finished Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes can be stored up to three days in the fridge in an airtight container but the potatoes won’t be quite as delicious reheated.

FINISHED DISH

Enjoy your amazing Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes!

OTHER POTATO DISHES

Indian Spiced Potatoes with Chicken

Roasted Garlic Smash Potatoes

OTHER CHICKEN DISHES

Juicy Lemon White Wine Chicken

Delicious Chicken Thigh Schnitzel

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger

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